The One Ingredient To Avoid In Halloween Candy, A Gastroenterologist Explains

Of course, the best way to avoid any stomach upset this Halloween is to curb the candy intake. But there are a few other things you can do to support the integrity of your gut lining as you enjoy your favorite treats.

For one thing, taking a quality probiotic can help with everything from bloating to digestion. As functional medicine practitioner William Cole, IFMCP, DNM, D.C. previously wrote for mbg, along with eating probiotic-rich, fermented foods like sauerkraut, kefir, and kimchi, a good probiotic supplement will also give your gut “a much-needed boost of essential bacteria.”

You can also lean into more gut-supporting foods and lifestyle factors in addition to your probiotic regimen. Bulsiewicz, for example, previously recommended peanuts, broccoli sprouts, sourdough, and seaweed as four foods that can help fuel the good bacteria in your gut. And in terms of lifestyle factors, think things like limiting stress and getting sufficient movement4 for keeping your gut happy.